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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 263.13 and 103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 263.13 and 103.36 is: 155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 263.13 = 103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/263.13 = 103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 263.13 × 103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 27,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,197.12/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.00

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