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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.93, 263.94 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.93, 263.94 and 84.50 is: 126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.93 : 263.94 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.93/263.94 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.93x = 263.94 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.93x = 22,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,302.93/175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.77

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