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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 263.03 and 59.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 263.03 and 59.80 is: 89.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 263.03 = 59.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/263.03 = 59.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 263.03 × 59.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 15,729.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,729.69/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.70

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