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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.19, 263.06 and 111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.19, 263.06 and 111.47 is: 167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.19 : 263.06 = 111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.19/263.06 = 111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.19x = 263.06 × 111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.19x = 29,321.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,321.43/175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.37

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