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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.64, 263.32 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.64, 263.32 and 94.57 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.64 : 263.32 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.64/263.32 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.64x = 263.32 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.64x = 24,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,901.28/175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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