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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 263.40 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 263.40 and 84.62 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 263.40 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/263.40 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 263.40 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 22,288.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,288.91/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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