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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 263.14 and 47.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 263.14 and 47.18 is: 70.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 263.14 = 47.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/263.14 = 47.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 263.14 × 47.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 12,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414.95/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.77

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