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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.25, 263.01 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.25, 263.01 and 103.16 is: 154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.25 : 263.01 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.25/263.01 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.25x = 263.01 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.25x = 27,132.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,132.11/175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.82

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