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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 262.94 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 262.94 and 150.12 is: 224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 262.94 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/262.94 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 262.94 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 39,472.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,472.55/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.53

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