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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.65, 263.54 and 78.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.65, 263.54 and 78.15 is: 117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.65 : 263.54 = 78.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.65/263.54 = 78.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.65x = 263.54 × 78.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.65x = 20,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,594.69/175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.25

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