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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.77, 264.06 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.77, 264.06 and 152.28 is: 228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.77 : 264.06 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.77/264.06 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.77x = 264.06 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.77x = 40,211.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,211.06/175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.77

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