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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.75, 263.62 and 60.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.75, 263.62 and 60.19 is: 90.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.75 : 263.62 = 60.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.75/263.62 = 60.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.75x = 263.62 × 60.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.75x = 15,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,867.29/175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.28

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