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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175, 262.50 and 61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175, 262.50 and 61 is: 91.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175 : 262.50 = 61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175/262.50 = 61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175x = 262.50 × 61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175x = 16,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,012.50/175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.50

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