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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.96, 263.95 and 66.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.96, 263.95 and 66.23 is: 99.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.96 : 263.95 = 66.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.96/263.95 = 66.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.96x = 263.95 × 66.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.96x = 17,481.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,481.41/175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.35

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