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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.98, 263.96 and 73.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.98, 263.96 and 73.23 is: 109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.98 : 263.96 = 73.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.98/263.96 = 73.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.98x = 263.96 × 73.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.98x = 19,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,329.42/175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.84

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