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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.77, 263.48 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.77, 263.48 and 151.31 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.77 : 263.48 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.77/263.48 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.77x = 263.48 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.77x = 39,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,865.08/175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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