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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.47, 262.85 and 78.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.47, 262.85 and 78.99 is: 118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.47 : 262.85 = 78.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.47/262.85 = 78.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.47x = 262.85 × 78.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.47x = 20,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,762.13/175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.32

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