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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.65, 263.10 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.65, 263.10 and 141.22 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.65 : 263.10 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.65/263.10 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.65x = 263.10 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.65x = 37,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,154.98/175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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