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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.66, 263.33 and 113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.66, 263.33 and 113.98 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.66 : 263.33 = 113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.66/263.33 = 113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.66x = 263.33 × 113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.66x = 30,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,013.98/175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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