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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 263.48 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 263.48 and 110.52 is: 165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 263.48 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/263.48 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 263.48 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 29,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,119.81/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.91

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