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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 262.80 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 262.80 and 161.22 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 262.80 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/262.80 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 262.80 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 42,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,368.62/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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