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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.59, 263.22 and 84.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.59, 263.22 and 84.23 is: 126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.59 : 263.22 = 84.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.59/263.22 = 84.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.59x = 263.22 × 84.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.59x = 22,171.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,171.02/175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.27

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