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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 262.80 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 262.80 and 106.70 is: 159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 262.80 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/262.80 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 262.80 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 28,040.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,040.76/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.92

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