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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.48, 261.96 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.48, 261.96 and 162.64 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.48 : 261.96 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.48/261.96 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.48x = 261.96 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.48x = 42,605.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,605.17/175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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