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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.49, 263.28 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.49, 263.28 and 84.14 is: 126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.49 : 263.28 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.49/263.28 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.49x = 263.28 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.49x = 22,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,151.66/175.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.23

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