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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 263.04 and 72.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 263.04 and 72.62 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 263.04 = 72.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/263.04 = 72.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 263.04 × 72.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 19,101.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,101.96/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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