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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 262.31 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 262.31 and 160.02 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 262.31 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/262.31 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 262.31 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 41,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,974.05/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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