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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 263.13 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 263.13 and 148.29 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 263.13 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/263.13 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 263.13 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 39,019.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,019.55/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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