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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 263.14 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 263.14 and 98.31 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 263.14 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/263.14 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 263.14 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 25,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,867.68/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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