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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.72, 263.60 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.72, 263.60 and 79.52 is: 119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.72 : 263.60 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.72/263.60 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.72x = 263.60 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.72x = 20,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,961.47/175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.29

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