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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 265.01 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 265.01 and 167.60 is: 252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 265.01 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/265.01 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 265.01 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 44,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,415.50/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.59

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