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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.45, 262.51 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.45, 262.51 and 153.63 is: 229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.45 : 262.51 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.45/262.51 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.45x = 262.51 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.45x = 40,329.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,329.03/175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.86

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