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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 263.00 and 72.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 263.00 and 72.59 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 263.00 = 72.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/263.00 = 72.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 263.00 × 72.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 19,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,090.04/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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