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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.24, 262.32 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.24, 262.32 and 153.51 is: 229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.24 : 262.32 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.24/262.32 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.24x = 262.32 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.24x = 40,268.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,268.74/175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.79

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