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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 263.94 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 263.94 and 167.96 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 263.94 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/263.94 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 263.94 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 44,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,331.36/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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