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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 262.50 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 262.50 and 144.54 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 262.50 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/262.50 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 262.50 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 37,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,941.75/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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