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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 262.57 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 262.57 and 110.43 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 262.57 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/262.57 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 262.57 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 28,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,995.61/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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