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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 264.90 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 264.90 and 162.50 is: 244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 264.90 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/264.90 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 264.90 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 43,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,044.93/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.77

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