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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.59, 263.48 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.59, 263.48 and 84.27 is: 126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.59 : 263.48 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.59/263.48 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.59x = 263.48 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.59x = 22,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202.04/175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.44

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