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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 262.21 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 262.21 and 156.66 is: 234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 262.21 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/262.21 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 262.21 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 41,077.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,077.92/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.68

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