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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.33, 263.22 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.33, 263.22 and 102.27 is: 153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.33 : 263.22 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.33/263.22 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.33x = 263.22 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.33x = 26,919.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,919.51/175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.54

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