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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.24, 263 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.24, 263 and 103.24 is: 154.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.24 : 263 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.24/263 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.24x = 263 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.24x = 27,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,152.12/175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.94

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