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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 263 and 59.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 263 and 59.79 is: 89.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 263 = 59.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/263 = 59.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 263 × 59.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 15,724.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,724.77/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.66

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