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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 262.92 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 262.92 and 151.92 is: 227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 262.92 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/262.92 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 262.92 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 39,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,942.81/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.36

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