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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 261.61 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 261.61 and 148.15 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 261.61 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/261.61 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 261.61 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 38,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,757.52/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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