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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.59, 262.92 and 113.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.59, 262.92 and 113.95 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.59 : 262.92 = 113.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.59/262.92 = 113.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.59x = 262.92 × 113.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.59x = 29,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,959.73/175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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