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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.74, 263.64 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.74, 263.64 and 155.55 is: 233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.74 : 263.64 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.74/263.64 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.74x = 263.64 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.74x = 41,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,009.20/175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.35

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