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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.85, 265.01 and 167.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.85, 265.01 and 167.61 is: 252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.85 : 265.01 = 167.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.85/265.01 = 167.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.85x = 265.01 × 167.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.85x = 44,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,417.49/175.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.59

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