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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 262.87 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 262.87 and 114.75 is: 172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 262.87 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/262.87 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 262.87 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 30,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,164.05/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.07

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