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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 262.78 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 262.78 and 106.66 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 262.78 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/262.78 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 262.78 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 28,028.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,028.11/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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