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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.66, 263.48 and 47.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.66, 263.48 and 47.41 is: 71.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.66 : 263.48 = 47.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.66/263.48 = 47.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.66x = 263.48 × 47.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.66x = 12,491.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,491.59/175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.11

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