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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.36, 263.10 and 77.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.36, 263.10 and 77.83 is: 116.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.36 : 263.10 = 77.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.36/263.10 = 77.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.36x = 263.10 × 77.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.36x = 20,477.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,477.07/175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.77

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