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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.70, 263.59 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.70, 263.59 and 88.97 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.70 : 263.59 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.70/263.59 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.70x = 263.59 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.70x = 23,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450.06/175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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