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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 262.47 and 66.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 262.47 and 66.80 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 262.47 = 66.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/262.47 = 66.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 262.47 × 66.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 17,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,533.90/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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