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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 263.25 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 263.25 and 94.37 is: 141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 263.25 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/263.25 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 263.25 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 24,841.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,841.59/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.66

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