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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 262.26 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 262.26 and 171.88 is: 257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 262.26 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/262.26 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 262.26 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 45,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,077.25/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.41

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