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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.71, 263.57 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.71, 263.57 and 66.04 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.71 : 263.57 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.71/263.57 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.71x = 263.57 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.71x = 17,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405.67/175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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