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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.60, 262.86 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.60, 262.86 and 111.52 is: 166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.60 : 262.86 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.60/262.86 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.60x = 262.86 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.60x = 29,314.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,314.15/175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.94

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