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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 263.40 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 263.40 and 106.92 is: 160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 263.40 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/263.40 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 263.40 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 28,162.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,162.73/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.53

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