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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.99, 262.52 and 66.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.99, 262.52 and 66.79 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.99 : 262.52 = 66.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.99/262.52 = 66.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.99x = 262.52 × 66.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.99x = 17,533.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,533.71/174.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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