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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.67, 263.34 and 78.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.67, 263.34 and 78.11 is: 117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.67 : 263.34 = 78.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.67/263.34 = 78.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.67x = 263.34 × 78.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.67x = 20,569.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,569.49/175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.09

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