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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 262.97 and 59.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 262.97 and 59.78 is: 89.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 262.97 = 59.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/262.97 = 59.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 262.97 × 59.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 15,718.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,718.73/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.65

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