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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 262.80 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 262.80 and 153.74 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 262.80 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/262.80 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 262.80 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 40,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,401.56/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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