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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.66, 262.33 and 167.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.66, 262.33 and 167.65 is: 251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.66 : 262.33 = 167.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.66/262.33 = 167.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.66x = 262.33 × 167.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.66x = 43,978.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,978.79/174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.80

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