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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.19, 262.67 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.19, 262.67 and 88.42 is: 132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.19 : 262.67 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.19/262.67 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.19x = 262.67 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.19x = 23,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225.28/175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.57

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