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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 263.82 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 263.82 and 110.79 is: 166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 263.82 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/263.82 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 263.82 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 29,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,228.62/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.12

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