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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 263.96 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 263.96 and 84.60 is: 126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 263.96 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/263.96 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 263.96 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 22,331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,331.02/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.95

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