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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.19, 262.82 and 59.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.19, 262.82 and 59.64 is: 89.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.19 : 262.82 = 59.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.19/262.82 = 59.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.19x = 262.82 × 59.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.19x = 15,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674.29/175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.47

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