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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.10, 262.76 and 61.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.10, 262.76 and 61.10 is: 91.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.10 : 262.76 = 61.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.10/262.76 = 61.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.10x = 262.76 × 61.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.10x = 16,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,053.32/175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.68

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