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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.82, 263.82 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.82, 263.82 and 84.62 is: 126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.82 : 263.82 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.82/263.82 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.82x = 263.82 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.82x = 22,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324.45/175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.97

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