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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.19, 262.71 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.19, 262.71 and 66.96 is: 100.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.19 : 262.71 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.19/262.71 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.19x = 262.71 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.19x = 17,591.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,591.06/175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.41

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