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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.76, 263.78 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.76, 263.78 and 98.80 is: 148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.76 : 263.78 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.76/263.78 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.76x = 263.78 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.76x = 26,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,061.46/175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.28

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