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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.74, 263.80 and 73.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.74, 263.80 and 73.09 is: 109.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.74 : 263.80 = 73.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.74/263.80 = 73.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.74x = 263.80 × 73.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.74x = 19,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,281.14/175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.71

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