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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.58, 263.60 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.58, 263.60 and 94.47 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.58 : 263.60 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.58/263.60 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.58x = 263.60 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.58x = 24,901.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,901.82/175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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