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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.21, 263.15 and 167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.21, 263.15 and 167.53 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.21 : 263.15 = 167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.21/263.15 = 167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.21x = 263.15 × 167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.21x = 44,084.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,084.68/175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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