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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 263 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 263 and 111.44 is: 166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 263 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/263 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 263 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 29,308.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,308.72/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.98

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