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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.97, 263.95 and 73.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.97, 263.95 and 73.24 is: 109.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.97 : 263.95 = 73.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.97/263.95 = 73.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.97x = 263.95 × 73.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.97x = 19,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,330.86/175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.85

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