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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.73, 263.59 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.73, 263.59 and 84.40 is: 126.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.73 : 263.59 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.73/263.59 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.73x = 263.59 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.73x = 22,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,248.08/175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.61

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