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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 262.72 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 262.72 and 113.44 is: 170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 262.72 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/262.72 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 262.72 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 29,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,802.96/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.11

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