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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.03, 262.14 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.03, 262.14 and 114.08 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.03 : 262.14 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.03/262.14 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.03x = 262.14 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.03x = 29,904.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,904.93/175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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