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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.94, 264.32 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.94, 264.32 and 107.51 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.94 : 264.32 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.94/264.32 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.94x = 264.32 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.94x = 28,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,415.18/175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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