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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 264.53 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 264.53 and 107.39 is: 161.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 264.53 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/264.53 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 264.53 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 28,408.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,408.81/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.56

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