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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 262.98 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 262.98 and 162.36 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 262.98 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/262.98 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 262.98 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 42,697.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,697.43/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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