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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.94, 263.71 and 73.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.94, 263.71 and 73.11 is: 109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.94 : 263.71 = 73.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.94/263.71 = 73.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.94x = 263.71 × 73.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.94x = 19,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,279.47/175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.58

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