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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 262.53 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 262.53 and 144.50 is: 216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 262.53 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/262.53 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 262.53 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 37,934.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934.27/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.43

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