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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 262.64 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 262.64 and 161.60 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 262.64 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/262.64 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 262.64 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 42,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,441.71/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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