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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.42, 263.35 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.42, 263.35 and 126.66 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.42 : 263.35 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.42/263.35 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.42x = 263.35 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.42x = 33,357.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,357.06/175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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