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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 263.38 and 94.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 263.38 and 94.36 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 263.38 = 94.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/263.38 = 94.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 263.38 × 94.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 24,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,852.54/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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