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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 263.63 and 84.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 263.63 and 84.46 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 263.63 = 84.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/263.63 = 84.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 263.63 × 84.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 22,266.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,266.19/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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