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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 263.94 and 84.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 263.94 and 84.64 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 263.94 = 84.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/263.94 = 84.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 263.94 × 84.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 22,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339.88/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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