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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.10, 262.37 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.10, 262.37 and 160.38 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.10 : 262.37 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.10/262.37 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.10x = 262.37 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.10x = 42,079.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,079.30/175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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