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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 263.32 and 67.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 263.32 and 67.31 is: 100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 263.32 = 67.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/263.32 = 67.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 263.32 × 67.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 17,724.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,724.07/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.98

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