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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175, 262.42 and 66.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175, 262.42 and 66.71 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175 : 262.42 = 66.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175/262.42 = 66.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175x = 262.42 × 66.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175x = 17,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,505.70/175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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