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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.68, 263.52 and 84.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.68, 263.52 and 84.10 is: 126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.68 : 263.52 = 84.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.68/263.52 = 84.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.68x = 263.52 × 84.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.68x = 22,162.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162.26/175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.15

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