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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.35, 263.18 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.35, 263.18 and 110.48 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.35 : 263.18 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.35/263.18 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.35x = 263.18 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.35x = 29,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,074.81/175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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