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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.69, 263.51 and 73.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.69, 263.51 and 73.07 is: 109.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.69 : 263.51 = 73.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.69/263.51 = 73.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.69x = 263.51 × 73.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.69x = 19,254.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,254.68/175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.59

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