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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 263.01 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 263.01 and 88.74 is: 133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 263.01 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/263.01 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 263.01 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 23,339.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,339.51/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.03

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