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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 263.02 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 263.02 and 157.52 is: 236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 263.02 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/263.02 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 263.02 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 41,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,430.91/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.56

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