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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.48, 263.23 and 59.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.48, 263.23 and 59.92 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.48 : 263.23 = 59.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.48/263.23 = 59.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.48x = 263.23 × 59.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.48x = 15,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,772.74/175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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