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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.72, 262.76 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.72, 262.76 and 149 is: 222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.72 : 262.76 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.72/262.76 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.72x = 262.76 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.72x = 39,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,151.24/175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.80

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