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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 263.10 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 263.10 and 168.20 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 263.10 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/263.10 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 263.10 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 44,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,253.42/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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