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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.78, 263.49 and 107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.78, 263.49 and 107.35 is: 160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.78 : 263.49 = 107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.78/263.49 = 107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.78x = 263.49 × 107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.78x = 28,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,285.65/175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.92

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