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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.90, 263.70 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.90, 263.70 and 132.48 is: 198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.90 : 263.70 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.90/263.70 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.90x = 263.70 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.90x = 34,936.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,936.42/175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.62

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