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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 262.76 and 79.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 262.76 and 79.10 is: 118.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 262.76 = 79.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/262.76 = 79.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 262.76 × 79.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 20,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,784.32/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.62

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