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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.62, 263.60 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.62, 263.60 and 143.49 is: 215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.62 : 263.60 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.62/263.60 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.62x = 263.60 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.62x = 37,823.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,823.96/175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.37

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