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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 262.20 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 262.20 and 118 is: 176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 262.20 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/262.20 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 262.20 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 30,939.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,939.60/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.68

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