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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.98, 264.03 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.98, 264.03 and 73.32 is: 110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.98 : 264.03 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.98/264.03 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.98x = 264.03 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.98x = 19,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,358.68/175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.00

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