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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 263.70 and 84.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 263.70 and 84.56 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 263.70 = 84.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/263.70 = 84.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 263.70 × 84.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 22,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,297.15/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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