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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.19, 262.78 and 67.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.19, 262.78 and 67.02 is: 100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.19 : 262.78 = 67.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.19/262.78 = 67.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.19x = 262.78 × 67.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.19x = 17,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,611.52/175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.53

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