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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 263.16 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 263.16 and 136.71 is: 205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 263.16 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/263.16 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 263.16 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 35,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,976.60/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.38

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