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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 263.32 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 263.32 and 135.05 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 263.32 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/263.32 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 263.32 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 35,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,559.71/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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