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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 263 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 263 and 157.11 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 263 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/263 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 263 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 41,319.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,319.93/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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