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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.33, 264.20 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.33, 264.20 and 167.23 is: 251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.33 : 264.20 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.33/264.20 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.33x = 264.20 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.33x = 44,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,182.17/175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.99

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