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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 262.65 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 262.65 and 113.56 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 262.65 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/262.65 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 262.65 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 29,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,826.16/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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