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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 262.89 and 67.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 262.89 and 67.01 is: 100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 262.89 = 67.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/262.89 = 67.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 262.89 × 67.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 17,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,614.94/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.52

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