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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 263.16 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 263.16 and 106.97 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 263.16 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/263.16 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 263.16 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 28,150.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150.23/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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