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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 263.56 and 73.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 263.56 and 73.05 is: 109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 263.56 = 73.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/263.56 = 73.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 263.56 × 73.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 19,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,253.06/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.52

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