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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.92, 263.46 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.92, 263.46 and 103.83 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 263.46 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/263.46 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 263.46 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 27,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,355.05/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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