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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.64, 263.12 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.64, 263.12 and 106.24 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.64 : 263.12 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.64/263.12 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.64x = 263.12 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.64x = 27,953.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,953.87/175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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