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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.85, 263.80 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.85, 263.80 and 115.10 is: 172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.85 : 263.80 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.85/263.80 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.85x = 263.80 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.85x = 30,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,362.06/175.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.66

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