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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.82, 263.07 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.82, 263.07 and 151.11 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.82 : 263.07 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.82/263.07 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.82x = 263.07 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.82x = 39,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,752.51/175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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