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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.66, 241.72 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.66, 241.72 and 162.63 is: 223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.66 : 241.72 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.66/241.72 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.66x = 241.72 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.66x = 39,310.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,310.52/175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.79

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