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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.74, 263.70 and 78.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.74, 263.70 and 78.24 is: 117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.74 : 263.70 = 78.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.74/263.70 = 78.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.74x = 263.70 × 78.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.74x = 20,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,631.89/175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.40

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