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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.59, 263.23 and 67.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.59, 263.23 and 67.31 is: 100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.59 : 263.23 = 67.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.59/263.23 = 67.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.59x = 263.23 × 67.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.59x = 17,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,716.36/175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.90

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