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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175, 262.80 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175, 262.80 and 165.88 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175 : 262.80 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175/262.80 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175x = 262.80 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175x = 43,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,593.26/175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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