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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 262.74 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 262.74 and 106.74 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 262.74 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/262.74 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 262.74 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 28,044.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,044.87/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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