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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.77, 263.48 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.77, 263.48 and 79.47 is: 119.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.77 : 263.48 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.77/263.48 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.77x = 263.48 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.77x = 20,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938.36/175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.12

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