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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.06, 262.36 and 83.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.06, 262.36 and 83.74 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.06 : 262.36 = 83.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.06/262.36 = 83.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.06x = 262.36 × 83.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.06x = 21,970.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,970.03/175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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