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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.58, 263.31 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.58, 263.31 and 110.97 is: 166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.58 : 263.31 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.58/263.31 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.58x = 263.31 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.58x = 29,219.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,219.51/175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.42

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