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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.48, 263.16 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.48, 263.16 and 67.18 is: 100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.48 : 263.16 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.48/263.16 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.48x = 263.16 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.48x = 17,679.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679.09/175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.75

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