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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.87, 263.83 and 60.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.87, 263.83 and 60.28 is: 90.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.87 : 263.83 = 60.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.87/263.83 = 60.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.87x = 263.83 × 60.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.87x = 15,903.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,903.37/175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.43

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