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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 262.80 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 262.80 and 107.13 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 262.80 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/262.80 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 262.80 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 28,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,153.76/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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