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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 263.42 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 263.42 and 114.66 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 263.42 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/263.42 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 263.42 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 30,203.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,203.74/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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