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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 262.77 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 262.77 and 72.43 is: 108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 262.77 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/262.77 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 262.77 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 19,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,032.43/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.71

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