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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 263.81 and 66.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 263.81 and 66.19 is: 99.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 263.81 = 66.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/263.81 = 66.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 263.81 × 66.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 17,461.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,461.58/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.29

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