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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.85, 262.38 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.85, 262.38 and 174.83 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.85 : 262.38 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.85/262.38 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.85x = 262.38 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.85x = 45,869.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,869.93/175.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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