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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 261.30 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 261.30 and 167.15 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 261.30 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/261.30 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 261.30 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 43,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,676.30/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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