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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.13, 262.28 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.13, 262.28 and 114.18 is: 171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.13 : 262.28 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.13/262.28 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.13x = 262.28 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.13x = 29,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,946.56/175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.00

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