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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.25, 262.78 and 59.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.25, 262.78 and 59.65 is: 89.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.25 : 262.78 = 59.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.25/262.78 = 59.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.25x = 262.78 × 59.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.25x = 15,675.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,675.23/175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.45

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