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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.01, 240.85 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.01, 240.85 and 163.13 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.01 : 240.85 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.01/240.85 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.01x = 240.85 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.01x = 39,289.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,289.86/175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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