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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.62, 263.43 and 65.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.62, 263.43 and 65.97 is: 98.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.62 : 263.43 = 65.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.62/263.43 = 65.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.62x = 263.43 × 65.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.62x = 17,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,378.48/175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.96

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