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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 263.17 and 107.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 263.17 and 107.03 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 263.17 = 107.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/263.17 = 107.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 263.17 × 107.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 28,165.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,165.23/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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