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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.78, 263.48 and 60.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.78, 263.48 and 60.11 is: 90.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.78 : 263.48 = 60.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.78/263.48 = 60.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.78x = 263.48 × 60.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.78x = 15,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,838.14/175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.10

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