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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.29, 262.74 and 67.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.29, 262.74 and 67.05 is: 100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.29 : 262.74 = 67.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.29/262.74 = 67.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.29x = 262.74 × 67.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.29x = 17,616.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616.72/175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.50

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