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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 262.91 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 262.91 and 72.56 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 262.91 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/262.91 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 262.91 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 19,077.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,077.59/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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