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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 263.34 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 263.34 and 151.38 is: 227.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 263.34 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/263.34 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 263.34 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 39,864.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,864.41/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.13

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