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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 263.22 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 263.22 and 84.22 is: 126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 263.22 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/263.22 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 263.22 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 22,168.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168.39/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.36

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