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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 262.92 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 262.92 and 163.68 is: 245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 262.92 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/262.92 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 262.92 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 43,034.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,034.75/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.18

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