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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.99, 264.06 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.99, 264.06 and 162.93 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.99 : 264.06 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.99/264.06 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.99x = 264.06 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.99x = 43,022.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,022.80/175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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