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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.58, 263.45 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.58, 263.45 and 72.94 is: 109.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.58 : 263.45 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.58/263.45 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.58x = 263.45 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.58x = 19,215.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,215.02/175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.44

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