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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 263.03 and 72.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 263.03 and 72.57 is: 108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 263.03 = 72.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/263.03 = 72.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 263.03 × 72.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 19,088.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,088.09/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.88

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