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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.65, 263.03 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.65, 263.03 and 145.37 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.65 : 263.03 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.65/263.03 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.65x = 263.03 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.65x = 38,234.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,234.63/175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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