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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 262.62 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 262.62 and 103.20 is: 154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 262.62 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/262.62 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 262.62 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 27,102.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102.38/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.69

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