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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 263.06 and 72.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 263.06 and 72.59 is: 108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 263.06 = 72.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/263.06 = 72.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 263.06 × 72.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 19,095.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,095.27/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.88

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