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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 263.27 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 263.27 and 98.42 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 263.27 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/263.27 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 263.27 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 25,910.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,910.54/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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