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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.19, 262.62 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.19, 262.62 and 88.26 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.19 : 262.62 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.19/262.62 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.19x = 262.62 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.19x = 23,178.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,178.84/175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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