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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.10, 262.44 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.10, 262.44 and 83.66 is: 125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.10 : 262.44 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.10/262.44 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.10x = 262.44 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.10x = 21,954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,954.42/175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.39

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