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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.96, 263.64 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.96, 263.64 and 115.12 is: 172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.96 : 263.64 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.96/263.64 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.96x = 263.64 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.96x = 30,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,350.24/175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.48

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