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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.35, 263.02 and 47.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.35, 263.02 and 47.10 is: 70.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.35 : 263.02 = 47.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.35/263.02 = 47.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.35x = 263.02 × 47.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.35x = 12,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,388.24/175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.65

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