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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 263.30 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 263.30 and 88.88 is: 133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 263.30 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/263.30 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 263.30 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 23,400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,400.34/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.30

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