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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 263.19 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 263.19 and 103.46 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 263.19 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/263.19 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 263.19 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 27,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,229.64/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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