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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 264.02 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 264.02 and 175.68 is: 263.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 264.02 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/264.02 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 264.02 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 46,382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,382.16/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.61

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