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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.21, 262.45 and 163.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.21, 262.45 and 163.33 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.21 : 262.45 = 163.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.21/262.45 = 163.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.21x = 262.45 × 163.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.21x = 42,865.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,865.96/175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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