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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.63, 263.48 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.63, 263.48 and 60.08 is: 90.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.63 : 263.48 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.63/263.48 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.63x = 263.48 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.63x = 15,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,829.58/175.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.13

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