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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.61, 263.35 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.61, 263.35 and 65.90 is: 98.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.61 : 263.35 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.61/263.35 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.61x = 263.35 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.61x = 17,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,354.02/175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.82

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