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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.82, 263.80 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.82, 263.80 and 73.12 is: 109.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.82 : 263.80 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.82/263.80 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.82x = 263.80 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.82x = 19,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,289.48/175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.71

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