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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.85, 263.72 and 60.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.85, 263.72 and 60.27 is: 90.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.85 : 263.72 = 60.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.85/263.72 = 60.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.85x = 263.72 × 60.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.85x = 15,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,894.10/175.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.39

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