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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 263.54 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 263.54 and 129.84 is: 194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 263.54 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/263.54 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 263.54 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 34,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,218.03/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.60

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