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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 263.70 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 263.70 and 165.90 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 263.70 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/263.70 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 263.70 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 43,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,747.83/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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