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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 264.02 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 264.02 and 107.44 is: 161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 264.02 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/264.02 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 264.02 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 28,366.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,366.31/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.32

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