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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.66, 263.50 and 72.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.66, 263.50 and 72.95 is: 109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.66 : 263.50 = 72.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.66/263.50 = 72.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.66x = 263.50 × 72.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.66x = 19,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,220.83/175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.42

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