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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 263.22 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 263.22 and 98.64 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 263.22 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/263.22 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 263.22 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 25,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,963.65/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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