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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.64, 263.39 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.64, 263.39 and 94.50 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.64 : 263.39 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.64/263.39 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.64x = 263.39 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.64x = 24,889.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,889.88/175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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