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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.47, 262.86 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.47, 262.86 and 94.35 is: 141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.47 : 262.86 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.47/262.86 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.47x = 262.86 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.47x = 24,800.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800.84/175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.34

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