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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 263.02 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 263.02 and 98.24 is: 147.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 263.02 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/263.02 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 263.02 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 25,840.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,840.07/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.37

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