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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.54, 263.31 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.54, 263.31 and 143.50 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.54 : 263.31 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.54/263.31 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.54x = 263.31 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.54x = 37,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,784.99/175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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