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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.58, 263.16 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.58, 263.16 and 155.33 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.58 : 263.16 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.58/263.16 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.58x = 263.16 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.58x = 40,876.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,876.31/175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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