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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 262.98 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 262.98 and 117.60 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 262.98 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/262.98 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 262.98 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 30,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,926.45/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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