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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 263.36 and 72.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 263.36 and 72.80 is: 109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 263.36 = 72.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/263.36 = 72.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 263.36 × 72.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 19,172.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,172.61/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.13

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