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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.51, 263.29 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.51, 263.29 and 143.30 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.51 : 263.29 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.51/263.29 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.51x = 263.29 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.51x = 37,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,728.14/175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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