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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.47, 263.00 and 84.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.47, 263.00 and 84.03 is: 125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.47 : 263.00 = 84.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.47/263.00 = 84.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.47x = 263.00 × 84.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.47x = 22,099.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099.47/175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.94

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