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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 261.84 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 261.84 and 149.34 is: 223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 261.84 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/261.84 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 261.84 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 39,103.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,103.19/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.42

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