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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 261.36 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 261.36 and 163.80 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 261.36 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/261.36 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 261.36 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 42,810.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,810.77/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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