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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.25, 262.90 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.25, 262.90 and 65.55 is: 98.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.25 : 262.90 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.25/262.90 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.25x = 262.90 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.25x = 17,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,233.18/175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.34

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