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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.65, 263.07 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.65, 263.07 and 163.50 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.65 : 263.07 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.65/263.07 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.65x = 263.07 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.65x = 43,011.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,011.95/175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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