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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.70, 263.50 and 84.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.70, 263.50 and 84.21 is: 126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.70 : 263.50 = 84.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.70/263.50 = 84.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.70x = 263.50 × 84.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.70x = 22,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,189.34/175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.29

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