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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 262.74 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 262.74 and 110.33 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 262.74 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/262.74 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 262.74 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 28,988.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,988.19/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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