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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.74, 263.48 and 84.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.74, 263.48 and 84.53 is: 126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.74 : 263.48 = 84.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.74/263.48 = 84.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.74x = 263.48 × 84.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.74x = 22,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,270.22/175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.72

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