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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.88, 263.54 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.88, 263.54 and 73.08 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.88 : 263.54 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.88/263.54 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.88x = 263.54 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.88x = 19,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,259.50/175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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