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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.69, 263.20 and 84.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.69, 263.20 and 84.26 is: 126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.69 : 263.20 = 84.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.69/263.20 = 84.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.69x = 263.20 × 84.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.69x = 22,177.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,177.23/175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.23

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