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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 262.48 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 262.48 and 159.38 is: 238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 262.48 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/262.48 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 262.48 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 41,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,834.06/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.55

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