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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.69, 262.25 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.69, 262.25 and 163.31 is: 243.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.69 : 262.25 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.69/262.25 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.69x = 262.25 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.69x = 42,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,827.23/175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.77

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