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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.13, 262.57 and 59.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.13, 262.57 and 59.55 is: 89.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.13 : 262.57 = 59.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.13/262.57 = 59.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.13x = 262.57 × 59.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.13x = 15,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635.46/175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.28

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