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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 263.91 and 73.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 263.91 and 73.15 is: 109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 263.91 = 73.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/263.91 = 73.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 263.91 × 73.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 19,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,305.70/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.72

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