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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.73, 263.63 and 60.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.73, 263.63 and 60.17 is: 90.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.73 : 263.63 = 60.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.73/263.63 = 60.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.73x = 263.63 × 60.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.73x = 15,861.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,861.45/175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.26

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