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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 263.14 and 88.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 263.14 and 88.79 is: 133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 263.14 = 88.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/263.14 = 88.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 263.14 × 88.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 23,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,362.66/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.20

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