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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 263.66 and 107.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 263.66 and 107.07 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 263.66 = 107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/263.66 = 107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 263.66 × 107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 28,229.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,229.54/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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