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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 263.82 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 263.82 and 94.57 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 263.82 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/263.82 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 263.82 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 24,949.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,949.15/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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