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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.45, 262.98 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.45, 262.98 and 72.68 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.45 : 262.98 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.45/262.98 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.45x = 262.98 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.45x = 19,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,111.71/175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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