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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 261.30 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 261.30 and 149.20 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 261.30 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/261.30 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 261.30 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 38,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,985.96/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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