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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 263.48 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 263.48 and 98.64 is: 147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 263.48 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/263.48 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 263.48 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 25,989.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,989.67/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.84

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