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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 263.75 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 263.75 and 84.42 is: 126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 263.75 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/263.75 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 263.75 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 22,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,265.35/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.58

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