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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 263.14 and 82.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 263.14 and 82.85 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 263.14 = 82.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/263.14 = 82.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 263.14 × 82.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 21,801.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,801.15/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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