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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.88, 263.70 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.88, 263.70 and 73.14 is: 109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.88 : 263.70 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.88/263.70 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.88x = 263.70 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.88x = 19,287.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,287.02/175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.66

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