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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 262.95 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 262.95 and 61.22 is: 91.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 262.95 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/262.95 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 262.95 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 16,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,097.65/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.87

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