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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 263.12 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 263.12 and 106.65 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 263.12 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/263.12 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 263.12 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 28,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061.21/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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