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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 263.84 and 73.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 263.84 and 73.21 is: 109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 263.84 = 73.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/263.84 = 73.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 263.84 × 73.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 19,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,315.73/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.78

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