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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.85, 263.71 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.85, 263.71 and 107.39 is: 161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.85 : 263.71 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.85/263.71 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.85x = 263.71 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.85x = 28,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,319.82/175.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.05

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