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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.85, 262.51 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.85, 262.51 and 154.25 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.85 : 262.51 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.85/262.51 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.85x = 262.51 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.85x = 40,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,491.40/175.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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