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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.26, 263.02 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.26, 263.02 and 65.68 is: 98.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.26 : 263.02 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.26/263.02 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.26x = 263.02 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.26x = 17,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,273.84/175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.56

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