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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.33, 262.92 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.33, 262.92 and 59.74 is: 89.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.33 : 262.92 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.33/262.92 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.33x = 262.92 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.33x = 15,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,706.18/175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.58

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