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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.36, 262.56 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.36, 262.56 and 161.92 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.36 : 262.56 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.36/262.56 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.36x = 262.56 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.36x = 42,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,513.72/175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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