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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 262.71 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 262.71 and 106.86 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 262.71 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/262.71 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 262.71 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 28,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,073.19/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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