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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.25, 261.60 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.25, 261.60 and 162.57 is: 242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.25 : 261.60 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.25/261.60 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.25x = 261.60 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.25x = 42,528.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,528.68/175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.68

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