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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.35, 263.50 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.35, 263.50 and 94.25 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.35 : 263.50 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.35/263.50 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.35x = 263.50 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.35x = 24,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,834.88/175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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