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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 263.65 and 60.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 263.65 and 60.22 is: 90.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 263.65 = 60.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/263.65 = 60.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 263.65 × 60.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 15,877.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,877.00/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.29

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