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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.24, 263.04 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.24, 263.04 and 103.24 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.24 : 263.04 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.24/263.04 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.24x = 263.04 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.24x = 27,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,156.25/175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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