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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 263.19 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 263.19 and 79.25 is: 118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 263.19 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/263.19 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 263.19 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 20,857.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,857.81/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.83

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