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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 242.73 and 161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 242.73 and 161.91 is: 223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 242.73 = 161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/242.73 = 161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 242.73 × 161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 39,300.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300.41/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.36

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