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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.26, 262.74 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.26, 262.74 and 72.50 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.26 : 262.74 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.26/262.74 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.26x = 262.74 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.26x = 19,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,047.61/175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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