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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.21, 262.42 and 106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.21, 262.42 and 106.67 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.21 : 262.42 = 106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.21/262.42 = 106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.21x = 262.42 × 106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.21x = 27,992.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,992.73/175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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