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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.47, 262.98 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.47, 262.98 and 102.20 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.47 : 262.98 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.47/262.98 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.47x = 262.98 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.47x = 26,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,875.24/175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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