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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.92, 263.52 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.92, 263.52 and 145.52 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 263.52 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/263.52 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 263.52 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 38,347.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,347.43/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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