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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 262.42 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 262.42 and 163.64 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 262.42 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/262.42 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 262.42 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 42,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,942.41/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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