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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.36, 263.49 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.36, 263.49 and 156.28 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.36 : 263.49 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.36/263.49 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.36x = 263.49 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.36x = 41,178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,178.22/175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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