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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 263.66 and 60.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 263.66 and 60.26 is: 90.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 263.66 = 60.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/263.66 = 60.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 263.66 × 60.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 15,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,886.53/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.37

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