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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 263.13 and 77.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 263.13 and 77.82 is: 116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 263.13 = 77.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/263.13 = 77.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 263.13 × 77.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 20,475.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,475.07/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.76

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