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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.24, 262.62 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.24, 262.62 and 106.60 is: 159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.24 : 262.62 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.24/262.62 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.24x = 262.62 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.24x = 27,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,995.29/175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.75

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