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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.01, 260.97 and 162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.01, 260.97 and 162.46 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.01 : 260.97 = 162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.01/260.97 = 162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.01x = 260.97 × 162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.01x = 42,396.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,396.90/175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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