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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.63, 263.62 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.63, 263.62 and 156.24 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.63 : 263.62 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.63/263.62 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.63x = 263.62 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.63x = 41,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,187.99/175.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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