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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.39, 262.26 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.39, 262.26 and 150.03 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.39 : 262.26 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.39/262.26 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.39x = 262.26 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.39x = 39,346.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,346.87/175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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