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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 262.31 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 262.31 and 134.18 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 262.31 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/262.31 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 262.31 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 35,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,196.76/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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