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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.93, 263.72 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.93, 263.72 and 115.11 is: 172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.93 : 263.72 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.93/263.72 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.93x = 263.72 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.93x = 30,357.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,357.10/175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.55

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