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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.65, 263.54 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.65, 263.54 and 73 is: 109.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.65 : 263.54 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.65/263.54 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.65x = 263.54 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.65x = 19,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,238.42/175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.53

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