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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.92, 265.38 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.92, 265.38 and 175.56 is: 264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 265.38 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/265.38 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 265.38 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 46,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,590.11/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.84

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