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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.73, 263.47 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.73, 263.47 and 145.23 is: 217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.73 : 263.47 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.73/263.47 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.73x = 263.47 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.73x = 38,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,263.17/175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.74

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