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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 263.43 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 263.43 and 107.22 is: 160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 263.43 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/263.43 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 263.43 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 28,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,244.96/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.78

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