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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 263.14 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 263.14 and 98.28 is: 147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 263.14 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/263.14 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 263.14 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 25,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,860.08/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.41

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