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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.53, 263.31 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.53, 263.31 and 166.02 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.53 : 263.31 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.53/263.31 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.53x = 263.31 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.53x = 43,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,714.73/175.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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