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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 264.04 and 66.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 264.04 and 66.26 is: 99.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 264.04 = 66.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/264.04 = 66.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 264.04 × 66.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 17,495.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,495.78/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.44

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