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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 261.29 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 261.29 and 156.20 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 261.29 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/261.29 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 261.29 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 40,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,812.58/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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