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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 264.06 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 264.06 and 155.88 is: 234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 264.06 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/264.06 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 264.06 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 41,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,161.67/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.14

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