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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.53, 263.28 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.53, 263.28 and 59.95 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.53 : 263.28 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.53/263.28 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.53x = 263.28 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.53x = 15,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,783.64/175.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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