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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.45, 263.20 and 67.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.45, 263.20 and 67.25 is: 100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.45 : 263.20 = 67.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.45/263.20 = 67.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.45x = 263.20 × 67.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.45x = 17,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,700.20/175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.88

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