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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.88, 263.90 and 78.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.88, 263.90 and 78.41 is: 117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.88 : 263.90 = 78.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.88/263.90 = 78.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.88x = 263.90 × 78.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.88x = 20,691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,691.28/175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.65

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