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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.53, 262.94 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.53, 262.94 and 143.06 is: 214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.53 : 262.94 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.53/262.94 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.53x = 262.94 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.53x = 37,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,616.20/175.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.30

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