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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 262.98 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 262.98 and 114.48 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 262.98 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/262.98 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 262.98 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 30,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,105.95/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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