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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.67, 263.17 and 157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.67, 263.17 and 157.78 is: 236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.67 : 263.17 = 157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.67/263.17 = 157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.67x = 263.17 × 157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.67x = 41,523.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,523.23/175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.37

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