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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.64, 263.56 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.64, 263.56 and 72.92 is: 109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.64 : 263.56 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.64/263.56 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.64x = 263.56 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.64x = 19,218.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,218.80/175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.42

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