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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 262.45 and 83.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 262.45 and 83.61 is: 125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 262.45 = 83.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/262.45 = 83.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 262.45 × 83.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 21,943.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,943.24/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.36

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