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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.48, 263.03 and 78.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.48, 263.03 and 78.06 is: 117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.48 : 263.03 = 78.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.48/263.03 = 78.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.48x = 263.03 × 78.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.48x = 20,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,533.16/175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.01

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