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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.66, 263.58 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.66, 263.58 and 150.28 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.66 : 263.58 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.66/263.58 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.66x = 263.58 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.66x = 39,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,610.80/175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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