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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 264.92 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 264.92 and 175.52 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 264.92 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/264.92 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 264.92 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 46,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,498.76/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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