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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 262.81 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 262.81 and 88.53 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 262.81 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/262.81 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 262.81 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 23,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,266.57/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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