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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 263.12 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 263.12 and 114.48 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 263.12 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/263.12 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 263.12 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 30,121.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,121.41/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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