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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.15, 262.77 and 66.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.15, 262.77 and 66.91 is: 100.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.15 : 262.77 = 66.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.15/262.77 = 66.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.15x = 262.77 × 66.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.15x = 17,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581.94/175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.38

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