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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.66, 263.08 and 98.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.66, 263.08 and 98.51 is: 147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.66 : 263.08 = 98.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.66/263.08 = 98.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.66x = 263.08 × 98.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.66x = 25,914.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,914.82/175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.53

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