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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 263.17 and 77.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 263.17 and 77.86 is: 116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 263.17 = 77.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/263.17 = 77.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 263.17 × 77.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 20,489.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,489.29/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.81

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