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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.10, 262.26 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.10, 262.26 and 110.12 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.10 : 262.26 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.10/262.26 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.10x = 262.26 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.10x = 28,880.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,880.07/175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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