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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.03, 262.61 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.03, 262.61 and 72.26 is: 108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.03 : 262.61 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.03/262.61 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.03x = 262.61 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.03x = 18,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,975.78/175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.42

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