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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.57, 263.35 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.57, 263.35 and 93.49 is: 140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.57 : 263.35 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.57/263.35 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.57x = 263.35 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.57x = 24,620.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,620.05/175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.23

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