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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.97, 264 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.97, 264 and 73.26 is: 109.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.97 : 264 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.97/264 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.97x = 264 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.97x = 19,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,340.64/175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.91

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