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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 262.98 and 83.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 262.98 and 83.92 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 262.98 = 83.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/262.98 = 83.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 262.98 × 83.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 22,069.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069.28/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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