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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 262.35 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 262.35 and 117.36 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 262.35 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/262.35 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 262.35 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 30,789.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,789.40/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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