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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.36, 262.94 and 84.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.36, 262.94 and 84.01 is: 125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.36 : 262.94 = 84.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.36/262.94 = 84.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.36x = 262.94 × 84.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.36x = 22,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,087.85/175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.96

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