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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 263.34 and 84.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 263.34 and 84.23 is: 126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 263.34 = 84.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/263.34 = 84.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 263.34 × 84.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 22,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180.06/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.37

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