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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.62, 263.44 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.62, 263.44 and 102.60 is: 153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.62 : 263.44 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.62/263.44 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.62x = 263.44 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.62x = 27,028.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028.94/175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.91

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