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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 264.05 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 264.05 and 159.46 is: 240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 264.05 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/264.05 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 264.05 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 42,105.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,105.41/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.19

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