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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.10, 240.93 and 162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.10, 240.93 and 162.02 is: 222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.10 : 240.93 = 162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.10/240.93 = 162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.10x = 240.93 × 162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.10x = 39,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,036.08/175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.94

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