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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.71, 263.87 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.71, 263.87 and 104.02 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.71 : 263.87 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.71/263.87 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.71x = 263.87 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.71x = 27,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,447.76/175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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