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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 262.98 and 59.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 262.98 and 59.85 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 262.98 = 59.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/262.98 = 59.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 262.98 × 59.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 15,739.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,739.35/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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