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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 262.98 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 262.98 and 114.75 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 262.98 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/262.98 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 262.98 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 30,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,176.96/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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