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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.69, 263.54 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.69, 263.54 and 79.50 is: 119.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.69 : 263.54 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.69/263.54 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.69x = 263.54 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.69x = 20,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,951.63/175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.26

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