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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.45, 262.72 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.45, 262.72 and 141.03 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.45 : 262.72 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.45/262.72 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.45x = 262.72 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.45x = 37,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,051.40/175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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