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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.15, 262.70 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.15, 262.70 and 106.65 is: 159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.15 : 262.70 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.15/262.70 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.15x = 262.70 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.15x = 28,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,016.42/175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.96

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