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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.58, 264.15 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.58, 264.15 and 107.16 is: 161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.58 : 264.15 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.58/264.15 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.58x = 264.15 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.58x = 28,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,304.99/175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.21

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