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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.83, 243.12 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.83, 243.12 and 160.31 is: 221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.83 : 243.12 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.83/243.12 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.83x = 243.12 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.83x = 38,973.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,973.35/175.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.65

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