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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.25, 262.63 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.25, 262.63 and 156.86 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.25 : 262.63 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.25/262.63 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.25x = 262.63 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.25x = 41,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,194.44/175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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