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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 262.94 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 262.94 and 106.92 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 262.94 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/262.94 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 262.94 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 28,113.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,113.54/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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