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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 261.15 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 261.15 and 162.57 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 261.15 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/261.15 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 261.15 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 42,455.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,455.16/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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