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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 263.21 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 263.21 and 98.39 is: 147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 263.21 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/263.21 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 263.21 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 25,897.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,897.40/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.60

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