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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.57, 263.08 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.57, 263.08 and 72.77 is: 109.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.57 : 263.08 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.57/263.08 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.57x = 263.08 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.57x = 19,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,143.11/175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.04

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