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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 262.84 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 262.84 and 72.63 is: 108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 262.84 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/262.84 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 262.84 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 19,090.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,090.07/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.80

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