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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 262.78 and 59.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 262.78 and 59.62 is: 89.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 262.78 = 59.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/262.78 = 59.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 262.78 × 59.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 15,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,666.94/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.42

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