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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.71, 263.59 and 67.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.71, 263.59 and 67.50 is: 101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.71 : 263.59 = 67.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.71/263.59 = 67.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.71x = 263.59 × 67.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.71x = 17,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,792.16/175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.26

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