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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.61, 262.99 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.61, 262.99 and 132.23 is: 198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.61 : 262.99 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.61/262.99 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.61x = 262.99 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.61x = 34,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,774.51/175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.02

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