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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.73, 263.63 and 73.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.73, 263.63 and 73.07 is: 109.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.73 : 263.63 = 73.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.73/263.63 = 73.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.73x = 263.63 × 73.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.73x = 19,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,261.76/175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.61

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