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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 262.32 and 94.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 262.32 and 94.04 is: 140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 262.32 = 94.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/262.32 = 94.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 262.32 × 94.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 24,668.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,668.57/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.83

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