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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 262.90 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 262.90 and 114.11 is: 171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 262.90 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/262.90 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 262.90 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 29,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,998.69/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.26

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