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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 263.25 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 263.25 and 103.32 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 263.25 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/263.25 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 263.25 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 27,198.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,198.99/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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