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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 263.33 and 58.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 263.33 and 58.42 is: 87.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 263.33 = 58.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/263.33 = 58.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 263.33 × 58.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 15,384.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,384.16/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.63

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