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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 261.30 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 261.30 and 147.69 is: 220.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 261.30 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/261.30 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 261.30 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 38,589.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,589.35/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.49

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