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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.72, 263.46 and 67.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.72, 263.46 and 67.45 is: 101.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.72 : 263.46 = 67.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.72/263.46 = 67.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.72x = 263.46 × 67.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.72x = 17,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,769.06/175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.12

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