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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 263.32 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 263.32 and 98.44 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 263.32 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/263.32 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 263.32 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 25,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,920.32/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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