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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 263.05 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 263.05 and 94.27 is: 141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 263.05 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/263.05 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 263.05 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 24,797.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,797.72/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.43

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