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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 262.77 and 83.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 262.77 and 83.84 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 262.77 = 83.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/262.77 = 83.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 262.77 × 83.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 22,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,030.64/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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