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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175, 262.47 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175, 262.47 and 72.26 is: 108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175 : 262.47 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175/262.47 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175x = 262.47 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175x = 18,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,966.08/175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.38

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