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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 262.88 and 103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 262.88 and 103.36 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 262.88 = 103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/262.88 = 103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 262.88 × 103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 27,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,171.28/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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