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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.75, 263.59 and 78.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.75, 263.59 and 78.28 is: 117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.75 : 263.59 = 78.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.75/263.59 = 78.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.75x = 263.59 × 78.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.75x = 20,633.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,633.83/175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.40

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