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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.42, 263.18 and 107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.42, 263.18 and 107.38 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.42 : 263.18 = 107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.42/263.18 = 107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.42x = 263.18 × 107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.42x = 28,260.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,260.27/175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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