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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 262.04 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 262.04 and 167.66 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 262.04 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/262.04 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 262.04 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 43,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,932.74/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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