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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.97, 264.49 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.97, 264.49 and 155.48 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.97 : 264.49 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.97/264.49 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.97x = 264.49 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.97x = 41,121.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,121.19/175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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