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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 263.48 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 263.48 and 162.83 is: 244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 263.48 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/263.48 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 263.48 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 42,900.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,900.32/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.43

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