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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 263.07 and 72.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 263.07 and 72.55 is: 108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 263.07 = 72.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/263.07 = 72.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 263.07 × 72.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 19,085.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,085.37/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.82

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