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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.77, 263.25 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.77, 263.25 and 132.51 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.77 : 263.25 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.77/263.25 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.77x = 263.25 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.77x = 34,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,883.26/175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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