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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 241.98 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 241.98 and 162.57 is: 224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 241.98 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/241.98 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 241.98 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 39,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,338.69/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.23

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