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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.33, 263.03 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.33, 263.03 and 88.67 is: 133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.33 : 263.03 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.33/263.03 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.33x = 263.03 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.33x = 23,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,322.43/175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.02

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