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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 263.12 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 263.12 and 67.18 is: 100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 263.12 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/263.12 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 263.12 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 17,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675.90/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.78

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