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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 262.57 and 126.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 262.57 and 126.67 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 262.57 = 126.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/262.57 = 126.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 262.57 × 126.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 33,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,258.43/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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