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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.60, 263.48 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.60, 263.48 and 117.84 is: 176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.60 : 263.48 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.60/263.48 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.60x = 263.48 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.60x = 31,048.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,048.48/175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.81

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