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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 262.17 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 262.17 and 117.20 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 262.17 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/262.17 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 262.17 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 30,726.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,726.32/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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