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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 262.83 and 77.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 262.83 and 77.78 is: 116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 262.83 = 77.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/262.83 = 77.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 262.83 × 77.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 20,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,441.60/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.63

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