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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 263.07 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 263.07 and 114.60 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 263.07 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/263.07 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 263.07 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 30,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,147.82/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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