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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.76, 263.40 and 72.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.76, 263.40 and 72.89 is: 109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.76 : 263.40 = 72.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.76/263.40 = 72.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.76x = 263.40 × 72.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.76x = 19,199.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,199.23/175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.24

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