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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.90, 263.67 and 98.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.90, 263.67 and 98.85 is: 148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.90 : 263.67 = 98.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.90/263.67 = 98.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.90x = 263.67 × 98.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.90x = 26,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,063.78/175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.17

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