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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.54, 263.56 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.54, 263.56 and 141.34 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.54 : 263.56 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.54/263.56 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.54x = 263.56 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.54x = 37,251.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,251.57/175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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