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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.18, 262.45 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.18, 262.45 and 114.18 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.18 : 262.45 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.18/262.45 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.18x = 262.45 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.18x = 29,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,966.54/175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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