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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 260.86 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 260.86 and 168.80 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 260.86 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/260.86 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 260.86 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 44,033.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,033.40/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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