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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.47, 263.07 and 67.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.47, 263.07 and 67.20 is: 100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.47 : 263.07 = 67.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.47/263.07 = 67.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.47x = 263.07 × 67.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.47x = 17,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,678.30/175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.75

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