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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 262.35 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 262.35 and 113.61 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 262.35 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/262.35 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 262.35 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 29,805.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,805.58/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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