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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.94, 264.07 and 175.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.94, 264.07 and 175.67 is: 263.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.94 : 264.07 = 175.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.94/264.07 = 175.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.94x = 264.07 × 175.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.94x = 46,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,389.18/175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.66

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