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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.53, 262.59 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.53, 262.59 and 152.94 is: 228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.53 : 262.59 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.53/262.59 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.53x = 262.59 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.53x = 40,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,160.51/175.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.80

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