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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.98, 264.01 and 67.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.98, 264.01 and 67.85 is: 101.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.98 : 264.01 = 67.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.98/264.01 = 67.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.98x = 264.01 × 67.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.98x = 17,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,913.08/175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.79

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