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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 262.37 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 262.37 and 88.30 is: 132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 262.37 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/262.37 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 262.37 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 23,166.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,166.83/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.37

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