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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 263.31 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 263.31 and 162.18 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 263.31 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/263.31 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 263.31 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 42,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,703.62/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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