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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.88, 263.90 and 67.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.88, 263.90 and 67.64 is: 101.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.88 : 263.90 = 67.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.88/263.90 = 67.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.88x = 263.90 × 67.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.88x = 17,849.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,849.05/175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.48

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