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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 262.71 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 262.71 and 145.04 is: 217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 262.71 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/262.71 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 262.71 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 38,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,102.14/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.22

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