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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.36, 262.74 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.36, 262.74 and 114.41 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.36 : 262.74 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.36/262.74 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.36x = 262.74 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.36x = 30,060.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,060.08/175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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