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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 262.84 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 262.84 and 59.69 is: 89.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 262.84 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/262.84 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 262.84 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 15,687.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,687.79/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.53

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