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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.90, 263.82 and 84.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.90, 263.82 and 84.55 is: 126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.90 : 263.82 = 84.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.90/263.82 = 84.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.90x = 263.82 × 84.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.90x = 22,305.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,305.98/175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.81

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