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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.36, 263.08 and 67.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.36, 263.08 and 67.22 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.36 : 263.08 = 67.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.36/263.08 = 67.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.36x = 263.08 × 67.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.36x = 17,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,684.24/175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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