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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.92, 263.91 and 60.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.92, 263.91 and 60.38 is: 90.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 263.91 = 60.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/263.91 = 60.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 263.91 × 60.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 15,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,933.57/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.57

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