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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.60, 263.46 and 79.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.60, 263.46 and 79.39 is: 119.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.60 : 263.46 = 79.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.60/263.46 = 79.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.60x = 263.46 × 79.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.60x = 20,916.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,916.09/175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.11

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