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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 262.24 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 262.24 and 162.16 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 262.24 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/262.24 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 262.24 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 42,524.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,524.84/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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