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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.48, 263.28 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.48, 263.28 and 111.40 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.48 : 263.28 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.48/263.28 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.48x = 263.28 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.48x = 29,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,329.39/175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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