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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 263.52 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 263.52 and 160.76 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 263.52 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/263.52 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 263.52 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 42,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,363.22/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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