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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 262.86 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 262.86 and 72.50 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 262.86 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/262.86 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 262.86 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 19,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,057.35/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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