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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.01, 262.47 and 65.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.01, 262.47 and 65.31 is: 97.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.01 : 262.47 = 65.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.01/262.47 = 65.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.01x = 262.47 × 65.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.01x = 17,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,141.92/175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.95

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