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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.67, 263.74 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.67, 263.74 and 173.61 is: 260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.67 : 263.74 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.67/263.74 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.67x = 263.74 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.67x = 45,787.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,787.79/175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.65

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