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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 262.64 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 262.64 and 72.32 is: 108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 262.64 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/262.64 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 262.64 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 18,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,992.99/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.50

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