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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.62, 262.04 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.62, 262.04 and 165.22 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.62 : 262.04 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.62/262.04 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.62x = 262.04 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.62x = 43,294.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,294.25/175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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