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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.29, 261.64 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.29, 261.64 and 160.86 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.29 : 261.64 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.29/261.64 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.29x = 261.64 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.29x = 42,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,087.41/175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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