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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.75, 263.46 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.75, 263.46 and 72.97 is: 109.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.75 : 263.46 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.75/263.46 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.75x = 263.46 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.75x = 19,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,224.68/175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.39

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