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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 262.80 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 262.80 and 167.04 is: 249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 262.80 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/262.80 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 262.80 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 43,898.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,898.11/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.88

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