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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.66, 263.56 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.66, 263.56 and 65.96 is: 98.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.66 : 263.56 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.66/263.56 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.66x = 263.56 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.66x = 17,384.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,384.42/175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.97

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