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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.53, 263.16 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.53, 263.16 and 65.79 is: 98.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.53 : 263.16 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.53/263.16 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.53x = 263.16 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.53x = 17,313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,313.30/175.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.63

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