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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.67, 263.64 and 84.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.67, 263.64 and 84.43 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.67 : 263.64 = 84.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.67/263.64 = 84.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.67x = 263.64 × 84.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.67x = 22,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257.81/175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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