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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.98, 264.04 and 73.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.98, 264.04 and 73.28 is: 109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.98 : 264.04 = 73.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.98/264.04 = 73.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.98x = 264.04 × 73.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.98x = 19,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,348.85/175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.95

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