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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 263.08 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 263.08 and 72.86 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 263.08 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/263.08 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 263.08 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 19,168.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,168.01/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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