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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 262.49 and 83.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 262.49 and 83.84 is: 125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 262.49 = 83.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/262.49 = 83.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 262.49 × 83.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 22,008.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,008.47/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.70

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