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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 264.02 and 79.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 264.02 and 79.75 is: 119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 264.02 = 79.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/264.02 = 79.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 264.02 × 79.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 21,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,055.60/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.67

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