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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.88, 264.04 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.88, 264.04 and 114.80 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.88 : 264.04 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.88/264.04 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.88x = 264.04 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.88x = 30,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,311.79/175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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