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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 262.62 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 262.62 and 160.83 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 262.62 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/262.62 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 262.62 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 42,237.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,237.17/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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