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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.01, 262.46 and 59.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.01, 262.46 and 59.45 is: 89.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.01 : 262.46 = 59.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.01/262.46 = 59.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.01x = 262.46 × 59.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.01x = 15,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602.08/175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.15

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