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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 262.85 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 262.85 and 98.17 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 262.85 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/262.85 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 262.85 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 25,802.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,802.84/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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