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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.54, 263.11 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.54, 263.11 and 157.32 is: 235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.54 : 263.11 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.54/263.11 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.54x = 263.11 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.54x = 41,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,392.47/175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.80

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