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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.88, 263.58 and 84.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.88, 263.58 and 84.57 is: 126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.88 : 263.58 = 84.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.88/263.58 = 84.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.88x = 263.58 × 84.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.88x = 22,290.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290.96/175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.74

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