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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.92, 263.68 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.92, 263.68 and 114.95 is: 172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 263.68 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/263.68 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 263.68 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 30,308.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,308.41/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.29

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