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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 264.12 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 264.12 and 144.90 is: 218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 264.12 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/264.12 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 264.12 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 38,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,270.99/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.05

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