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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.29, 262.73 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.29, 262.73 and 157.07 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.29 : 262.73 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.29/262.73 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.29x = 262.73 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.29x = 41,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,264.90/175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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