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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.97, 264.01 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.97, 264.01 and 114.30 is: 171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.97 : 264.01 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.97/264.01 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.97x = 264.01 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.97x = 30,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,176.34/175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.49

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