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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 262.34 and 77.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 262.34 and 77.57 is: 116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 262.34 = 77.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/262.34 = 77.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 262.34 × 77.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 20,349.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,349.58/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.27

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