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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 263 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 263 and 84 is: 126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 263 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/263 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 263 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 22,092
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.02

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