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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 263.16 and 72.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 263.16 and 72.71 is: 109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 263.16 = 72.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/263.16 = 72.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 263.16 × 72.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 19,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,133.05/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.09

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