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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.31, 262.88 and 72.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.31, 262.88 and 72.53 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.31 : 262.88 = 72.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.31/262.88 = 72.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.31x = 262.88 × 72.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.31x = 19,066.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,066.69/175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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