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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.31, 262.87 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.31, 262.87 and 59.71 is: 89.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.31 : 262.87 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.31/262.87 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.31x = 262.87 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.31x = 15,695.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,695.97/175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.53

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