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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 263.10 and 166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 263.10 and 166.40 is: 249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 263.10 = 166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/263.10 = 166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 263.10 × 166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 43,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779.84/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.60

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