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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 263.26 and 47.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 263.26 and 47.26 is: 70.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 263.26 = 47.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/263.26 = 47.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 263.26 × 47.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 12,441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,441.67/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.89

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