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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 263.14 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 263.14 and 72.73 is: 109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 263.14 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/263.14 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 263.14 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 19,138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,138.17/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.13

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