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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.21, 262.81 and 66.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.21, 262.81 and 66.97 is: 100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.21 : 262.81 = 66.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.21/262.81 = 66.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.21x = 262.81 × 66.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.21x = 17,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,600.39/175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.45

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