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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 262.79 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 262.79 and 149.48 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 262.79 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/262.79 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 262.79 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 39,279.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,279.79/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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