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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 262.92 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 262.92 and 114.24 is: 171.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 262.92 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/262.92 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 262.92 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 30,035.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,035.98/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.44

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