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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 262.94 and 72.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 262.94 and 72.61 is: 108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 262.94 = 72.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/262.94 = 72.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 262.94 × 72.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 19,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,091.05/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.88

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