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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 262.88 and 72.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 262.88 and 72.62 is: 108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 262.88 = 72.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/262.88 = 72.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 262.88 × 72.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 19,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,090.35/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.85

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