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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.36, 262.92 and 83.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.36, 262.92 and 83.97 is: 125.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.36 : 262.92 = 83.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.36/262.92 = 83.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.36x = 262.92 × 83.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.36x = 22,077.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077.39/175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.90

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