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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.15, 261.46 and 162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.15, 261.46 and 162.49 is: 242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.15 : 261.46 = 162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.15/261.46 = 162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.15x = 261.46 × 162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.15x = 42,482.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,482.52/175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.55

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