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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 262.68 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 262.68 and 114.22 is: 171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 262.68 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/262.68 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 262.68 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 30,003.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,003.21/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.43

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