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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 265.08 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 265.08 and 154.20 is: 232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 265.08 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/265.08 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 265.08 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 40,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,875.34/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.51

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