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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.25, 262.98 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.25, 262.98 and 102.23 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.25 : 262.98 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.25/262.98 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.25x = 262.98 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.25x = 26,884.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,884.45/175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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