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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 262.62 and 78.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 262.62 and 78.86 is: 118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 262.62 = 78.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/262.62 = 78.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 262.62 × 78.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 20,710.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,710.21/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.32

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