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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 263.16 and 47.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 263.16 and 47.19 is: 70.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 263.16 = 47.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/263.16 = 47.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 263.16 × 47.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 12,418.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,418.28/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.78

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