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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 262.44 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 262.44 and 72.22 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 262.44 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/262.44 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 262.44 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 18,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,952.10/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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