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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.71, 263.67 and 78.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.71, 263.67 and 78.27 is: 117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.71 : 263.67 = 78.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.71/263.67 = 78.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.71x = 263.67 × 78.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.71x = 20,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,637.45/175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.45

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