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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.75, 260.68 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.75, 260.68 and 82.46 is: 123.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.75 : 260.68 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.75/260.68 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.75x = 260.68 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.75x = 21,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,494.56/173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.71

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