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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 263.48 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 263.48 and 145.04 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 263.48 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/263.48 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 263.48 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 38,215.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,215.14/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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