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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 241.76 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 241.76 and 162.96 is: 224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 241.76 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/241.76 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 241.76 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 39,397.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,397.21/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.56

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