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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.65, 242.03 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.65, 242.03 and 163.50 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.65 : 242.03 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.65/242.03 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.65x = 242.03 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.65x = 39,571.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,571.09/175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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