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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.60, 263.46 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.60, 263.46 and 155.56 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.60 : 263.46 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.60/263.46 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.60x = 263.46 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.60x = 40,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,983.84/175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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