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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 262.78 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 262.78 and 72.48 is: 108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 262.78 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/262.78 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 262.78 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 19,046.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,046.29/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.75

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