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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.42, 263.16 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.42, 263.16 and 72.64 is: 108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.42 : 263.16 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.42/263.16 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.42x = 263.16 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.42x = 19,117.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,117.02/175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.98

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