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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 262.82 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 262.82 and 163.05 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 262.82 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/262.82 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 262.82 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 42,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,852.80/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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