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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.66, 263.55 and 84.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.66, 263.55 and 84.37 is: 126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.66 : 263.55 = 84.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.66/263.55 = 84.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.66x = 263.55 × 84.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.66x = 22,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,234.89/175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.58

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