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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 262.78 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 262.78 and 88.54 is: 132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 262.78 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/262.78 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 262.78 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 23,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,265.66/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.74

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