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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.90, 263.74 and 73.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.90, 263.74 and 73.25 is: 109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.90 : 263.74 = 73.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.90/263.74 = 73.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.90x = 263.74 × 73.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.90x = 19,318.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,318.96/175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.83

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