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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 242.60 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 242.60 and 98.18 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 242.60 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/242.60 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 242.60 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 23,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,818.47/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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