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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.71, 264.75 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.71, 264.75 and 145.94 is: 219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.71 : 264.75 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.71/264.75 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.71x = 264.75 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.71x = 38,638.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,638.64/175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.90

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