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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 263.07 and 164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 263.07 and 164.15 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 263.07 = 164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/263.07 = 164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 263.07 × 164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 43,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,181.63/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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