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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 263.13 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 263.13 and 59.95 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 263.13 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/263.13 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 263.13 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 15,774.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,774.64/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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