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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 262.51 and 83.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 262.51 and 83.56 is: 125.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 262.51 = 83.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/262.51 = 83.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 262.51 × 83.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 21,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,934.02/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.31

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