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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 263.73 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 263.73 and 66.12 is: 99.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 263.73 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/263.73 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 263.73 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 17,437.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437.83/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.19

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