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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.11, 262.35 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.11, 262.35 and 106.59 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.11 : 262.35 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.11/262.35 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.11x = 262.35 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.11x = 27,964.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,964.83/175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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