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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.82, 263.58 and 84.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.82, 263.58 and 84.39 is: 126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.82 : 263.58 = 84.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.82/263.58 = 84.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.82x = 263.58 × 84.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.82x = 22,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,243.52/175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.52

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