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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 262.64 and 78.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 262.64 and 78.98 is: 118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 262.64 = 78.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/262.64 = 78.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 262.64 × 78.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 20,743.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,743.31/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.34

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