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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 262.59 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 262.59 and 106.58 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 262.59 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/262.59 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 262.59 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 27,986.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,986.84/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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