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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.88, 263.84 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.88, 263.84 and 98.92 is: 148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.88 : 263.84 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.88/263.84 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.88x = 263.84 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.88x = 26,099.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,099.05/175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.39

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