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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.74, 263.63 and 67.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.74, 263.63 and 67.51 is: 101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.74 : 263.63 = 67.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.74/263.63 = 67.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.74x = 263.63 × 67.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.74x = 17,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,797.66/175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.27

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