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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.64, 263.01 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.64, 263.01 and 141.17 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.64 : 263.01 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.64/263.01 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.64x = 263.01 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.64x = 37,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,129.12/175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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