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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 263.08 and 167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 263.08 and 167.39 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 263.08 = 167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/263.08 = 167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 263.08 × 167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 44,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036.96/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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