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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.24, 262.54 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.24, 262.54 and 98.11 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.24 : 262.54 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.24/262.54 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.24x = 262.54 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.24x = 25,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757.80/175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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