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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 262.68 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 262.68 and 78.88 is: 118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 262.68 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/262.68 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 262.68 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 20,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,720.20/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.21

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