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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.74, 263.67 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.74, 263.67 and 84.42 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.74 : 263.67 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.74/263.67 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.74x = 263.67 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.74x = 22,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,259.02/175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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