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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.85, 263.87 and 73.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.85, 263.87 and 73.22 is: 109.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.85 : 263.87 = 73.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.85/263.87 = 73.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.85x = 263.87 × 73.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.85x = 19,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,320.56/175.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.87

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