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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 263.76 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 263.76 and 93.54 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 263.76 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/263.76 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 263.76 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 24,672.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,672.11/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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