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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.97, 264.26 and 84.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.97, 264.26 and 84.85 is: 127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.97 : 264.26 = 84.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.97/264.26 = 84.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.97x = 264.26 × 84.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.97x = 22,422.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422.01/175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.42

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