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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 262.79 and 105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 262.79 and 105.83 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 262.79 = 105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/262.79 = 105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 262.79 × 105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 27,811.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811.07/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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