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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 263.96 and 73.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 263.96 and 73.29 is: 109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 263.96 = 73.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/263.96 = 73.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 263.96 × 73.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 19,345.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,345.63/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.95

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