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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.83, 263.81 and 84.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.83, 263.81 and 84.43 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.83 : 263.81 = 84.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.83/263.81 = 84.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.83x = 263.81 × 84.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.83x = 22,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,273.48/175.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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