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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 262.08 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 262.08 and 164.88 is: 245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 262.08 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/262.08 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 262.08 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 43,211.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,211.75/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.97

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