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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 263.68 and 84.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 263.68 and 84.58 is: 126.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 263.68 = 84.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/263.68 = 84.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 263.68 × 84.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 22,302.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,302.05/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.83

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