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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.61, 263.40 and 84.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.61, 263.40 and 84.03 is: 126.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.61 : 263.40 = 84.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.61/263.40 = 84.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.61x = 263.40 × 84.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.61x = 22,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,133.50/175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.04

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