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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 262.77 and 46.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 262.77 and 46.95 is: 70.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 262.77 = 46.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/262.77 = 46.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 262.77 × 46.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 12,337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,337.05/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.42

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