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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.21, 262.66 and 67.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.21, 262.66 and 67.07 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.21 : 262.66 = 67.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.21/262.66 = 67.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.21x = 262.66 × 67.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.21x = 17,616.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616.44/175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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