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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 262.80 and 83.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 262.80 and 83.98 is: 125.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 262.80 = 83.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/262.80 = 83.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 262.80 × 83.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 22,069.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069.94/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.90

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