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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.65, 240.65 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.65, 240.65 and 162.50 is: 223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.65 : 240.65 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.65/240.65 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.65x = 240.65 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.65x = 39,105.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,105.63/174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.91

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