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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 263.43 and 98.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 263.43 and 98.77 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 263.43 = 98.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/263.43 = 98.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 263.43 × 98.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 26,018.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,018.98/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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