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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.70, 263.58 and 78.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.70, 263.58 and 78.23 is: 117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.70 : 263.58 = 78.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.70/263.58 = 78.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.70x = 263.58 × 78.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.70x = 20,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,620.23/175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.36

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