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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 263.05 and 77.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 263.05 and 77.87 is: 116.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 263.05 = 77.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/263.05 = 77.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 263.05 × 77.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 20,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,484.17/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.78

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