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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.61, 263.25 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.61, 263.25 and 107.16 is: 160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.61 : 263.25 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.61/263.25 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.61x = 263.25 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.61x = 28,209.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,209.87/175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.64

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