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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 262.92 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 262.92 and 94.17 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 262.92 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/262.92 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 262.92 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 24,759.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,759.18/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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