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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.49, 263.00 and 155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.49, 263.00 and 155.85 is: 233.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.49 : 263.00 = 155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.49/263.00 = 155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.49x = 263.00 × 155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.49x = 40,987.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,987.82/175.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.56

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