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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.15, 262.62 and 72.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.15, 262.62 and 72.31 is: 108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.15 : 262.62 = 72.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.15/262.62 = 72.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.15x = 262.62 × 72.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.15x = 18,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,990.38/175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.43

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