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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.26, 263.07 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.26, 263.07 and 84.06 is: 126.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.26 : 263.07 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.26/263.07 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.26x = 263.07 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.26x = 22,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,113.66/175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.18

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