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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.60, 263.06 and 102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.60, 263.06 and 102.29 is: 153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.60 : 263.06 = 102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.60/263.06 = 102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.60x = 263.06 × 102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.60x = 26,908.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,908.41/175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.24

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