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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 261.98 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 261.98 and 113.09 is: 169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 261.98 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/261.98 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 261.98 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 29,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,625.44/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.21

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