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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.45, 263.24 and 67.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.45, 263.24 and 67.21 is: 100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.45 : 263.24 = 67.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.45/263.24 = 67.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.45x = 263.24 × 67.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.45x = 17,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,691.70/175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.84

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