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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.67, 263.51 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.67, 263.51 and 72.96 is: 109.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.67 : 263.51 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.67/263.51 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.67x = 263.51 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.67x = 19,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,225.69/175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.44

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