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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.93, 263.32 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.93, 263.32 and 118.01 is: 176.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.93 : 263.32 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.93/263.32 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.93x = 263.32 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.93x = 31,074.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,074.76/175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.63

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