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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.36, 262.68 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.36, 262.68 and 103 is: 154.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.36 : 262.68 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.36/262.68 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.36x = 262.68 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.36x = 27,056.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,056.04/175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.29

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