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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.45, 263.27 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.45, 263.27 and 143.32 is: 215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.45 : 263.27 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.45/263.27 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.45x = 263.27 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.45x = 37,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,731.86/175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.06

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