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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.69, 261.77 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.69, 261.77 and 166.38 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.69 : 261.77 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.69/261.77 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.69x = 261.77 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.69x = 43,553.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,553.29/175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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