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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.24, 263.13 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.24, 263.13 and 167.55 is: 251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.24 : 263.13 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.24/263.13 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.24x = 263.13 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.24x = 44,087.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,087.43/175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.58

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