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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 262.76 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 262.76 and 78.92 is: 118.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 262.76 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/262.76 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 262.76 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 20,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,737.02/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.39

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