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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 263.15 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 263.15 and 79.13 is: 118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 263.15 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/263.15 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 263.15 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 20,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,821.35/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.72

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