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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.24, 262.74 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.24, 262.74 and 113.58 is: 170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.24 : 262.74 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.24/262.74 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.24x = 262.74 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.24x = 29,841.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,841.70/175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.29

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