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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 263.04 and 79.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 263.04 and 79.08 is: 118.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 263.04 = 79.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/263.04 = 79.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 263.04 × 79.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 20,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,801.20/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.65

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