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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.64, 263.50 and 79.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.64, 263.50 and 79.45 is: 119.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.64 : 263.50 = 79.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.64/263.50 = 79.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.64x = 263.50 × 79.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.64x = 20,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,934.22/175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.19

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