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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.07, 262.44 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.07, 262.44 and 88.28 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.07 : 262.44 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.07/262.44 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.07x = 262.44 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.07x = 23,168.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,168.20/175.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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