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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.31, 263.07 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.31, 263.07 and 71.18 is: 106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.31 : 263.07 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.31/263.07 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.31x = 263.07 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.31x = 18,724.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,724.14/175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.80

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