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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 263.18 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 263.18 and 59.93 is: 89.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 263.18 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/263.18 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 263.18 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 15,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,772.38/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.86

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