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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.48, 263.07 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.48, 263.07 and 98.50 is: 147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.48 : 263.07 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.48/263.07 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.48x = 263.07 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.48x = 25,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,912.40/175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.67

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