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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 262.82 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 262.82 and 152.53 is: 228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 262.82 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/262.82 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 262.82 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 40,087.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,087.66/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.92

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