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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.10, 262.88 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.10, 262.88 and 149.58 is: 224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.10 : 262.88 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.10/262.88 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.10x = 262.88 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.10x = 39,322.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,322.67/175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.57

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