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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.99, 264.01 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.99, 264.01 and 73.26 is: 109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.99 : 264.01 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.99/264.01 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.99x = 264.01 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.99x = 19,341.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,341.37/175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.90

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