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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.78, 263.67 and 79.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.78, 263.67 and 79.59 is: 119.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.78 : 263.67 = 79.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.78/263.67 = 79.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.78x = 263.67 × 79.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.78x = 20,986.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,986.63/175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.39

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