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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 262.96 and 83.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 262.96 and 83.98 is: 125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 262.96 = 83.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/262.96 = 83.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 262.96 × 83.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 22,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,083.38/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.92

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