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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 263.20 and 59.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 263.20 and 59.90 is: 89.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 263.20 = 59.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/263.20 = 59.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 263.20 × 59.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 15,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,765.68/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.85

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