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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.31, 262.73 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.31, 262.73 and 111.07 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.31 : 262.73 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.31/262.73 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.31x = 262.73 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.31x = 29,180.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,180.87/175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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