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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.67, 262.81 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.67, 262.81 and 155.15 is: 232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.67 : 262.81 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.67/262.81 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.67x = 262.81 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.67x = 40,773.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,773.27/175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.11

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