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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.26, 262.86 and 67.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.26, 262.86 and 67.02 is: 100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.26 : 262.86 = 67.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.26/262.86 = 67.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.26x = 262.86 × 67.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.26x = 17,616.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616.88/175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.52

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