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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 262.89 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 262.89 and 117.94 is: 176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 262.89 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/262.89 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 262.89 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 31,005.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,005.25/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.38

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