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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.74, 263.42 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.74, 263.42 and 72.97 is: 109.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.74 : 263.42 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.74/263.42 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.74x = 263.42 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.74x = 19,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,221.39/175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.37

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