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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.58, 263.40 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.58, 263.40 and 135.08 is: 202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.58 : 263.40 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.58/263.40 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.58x = 263.40 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.58x = 35,580.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,580.07/175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.64

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