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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.76, 263.44 and 79.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.76, 263.44 and 79.36 is: 118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.76 : 263.44 = 79.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.76/263.44 = 79.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.76x = 263.44 × 79.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.76x = 20,906.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,906.60/175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.95

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