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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.11, 262.61 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.11, 262.61 and 65.40 is: 98.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.11 : 262.61 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.11/262.61 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.11x = 262.61 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.11x = 17,174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,174.69/175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.08

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