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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.56, 263.31 and 47.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.56, 263.31 and 47.31 is: 70.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.56 : 263.31 = 47.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.56/263.31 = 47.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.56x = 263.31 × 47.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.56x = 12,457.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,457.20/175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.96

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