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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 263.60 and 67.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 263.60 and 67.70 is: 101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 263.60 = 67.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/263.60 = 67.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 263.60 × 67.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 17,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,845.72/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.49

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