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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 263.01 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 263.01 and 98.09 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 263.01 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/263.01 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 263.01 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 25,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,797.34/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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