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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 261.05 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 261.05 and 172.26 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 261.05 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/261.05 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 261.05 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 44,968.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,968.47/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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