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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.98, 263.99 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.98, 263.99 and 78.48 is: 117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.98 : 263.99 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.98/263.99 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.98x = 263.99 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.98x = 20,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,718.13/175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.73

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