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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.61, 263.24 and 160.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.61, 263.24 and 160.57 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.61 : 263.24 = 160.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.61/263.24 = 160.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.61x = 263.24 × 160.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.61x = 42,268.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268.45/175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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