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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.77, 263.76 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.77, 263.76 and 94.61 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.77 : 263.76 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.77/263.76 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.77x = 263.76 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.77x = 24,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,953.86/175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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