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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.57, 262.95 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.57, 262.95 and 144.93 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.57 : 262.95 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.57/262.95 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.57x = 262.95 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.57x = 38,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,109.34/175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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