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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 263.74 and 66.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 263.74 and 66.20 is: 99.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 263.74 = 66.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/263.74 = 66.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 263.74 × 66.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 17,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,459.59/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.32

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