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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 263.33 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 263.33 and 157.41 is: 235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 263.33 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/263.33 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 263.33 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 41,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,451.17/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.81

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