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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.01, 262.58 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.01, 262.58 and 78.80 is: 118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.01 : 262.58 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.01/262.58 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.01x = 262.58 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.01x = 20,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,689.60/175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.22

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