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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 263.27 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 263.27 and 164.57 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 263.27 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/263.27 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 263.27 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 43,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,325.44/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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