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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.11, 263.07 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.11, 263.07 and 161.75 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.11 : 263.07 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.11/263.07 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.11x = 263.07 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.11x = 42,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,551.57/175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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