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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.70, 263.58 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.70, 263.58 and 94.60 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.70 : 263.58 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.70/263.58 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.70x = 263.58 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.70x = 24,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,934.67/175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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