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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.25, 262.77 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.25, 262.77 and 72.50 is: 108.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.25 : 262.77 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.25/262.77 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.25x = 262.77 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.25x = 19,049.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,049.51/175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.70

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