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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 263.68 and 67.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 263.68 and 67.56 is: 101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 263.68 = 67.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/263.68 = 67.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 263.68 × 67.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 17,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,814.22/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.33

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