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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.65, 264.08 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.65, 264.08 and 147.39 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.65 : 264.08 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.65/264.08 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.65x = 264.08 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.65x = 38,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,922.75/175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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