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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 262.45 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 262.45 and 106.48 is: 159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 262.45 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/262.45 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 262.45 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 27,945.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,945.68/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.53

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