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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 262.94 and 93.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 262.94 and 93.98 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 262.94 = 93.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/262.94 = 93.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 262.94 × 93.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 24,711.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,711.29/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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