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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 261.56 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 261.56 and 168.60 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 261.56 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/261.56 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 261.56 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 44,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,099.02/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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