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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.87, 263.50 and 107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.87, 263.50 and 107.38 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.87 : 263.50 = 107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.87/263.50 = 107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.87x = 263.50 × 107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.87x = 28,293.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,293.81/175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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