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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.54, 262.50 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.54, 262.50 and 150.16 is: 224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.54 : 262.50 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.54/262.50 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.54x = 262.50 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.54x = 39,417
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,417/175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.55

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