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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.74, 263.52 and 84.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.74, 263.52 and 84.36 is: 126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.74 : 263.52 = 84.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.74/263.52 = 84.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.74x = 263.52 × 84.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.74x = 22,230.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,230.55/175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.50

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