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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.39, 263.17 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.39, 263.17 and 162.31 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.39 : 263.17 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.39/263.17 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.39x = 263.17 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.39x = 42,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,715.12/175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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