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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 262.49 and 66.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 262.49 and 66.75 is: 100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 262.49 = 66.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/262.49 = 66.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 262.49 × 66.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 17,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,520.87/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.14

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