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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 263.03 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 263.03 and 152.69 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 263.03 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/263.03 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 263.03 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 40,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,159.97/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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