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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.66, 263.22 and 88.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.66, 263.22 and 88.87 is: 133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.66 : 263.22 = 88.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.66/263.22 = 88.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.66x = 263.22 × 88.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.66x = 23,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,391.69/175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.16

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