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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.76, 260.51 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.76, 260.51 and 82.35 is: 123.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.76 : 260.51 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.76/260.51 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.76x = 260.51 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.76x = 21,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,453.20/173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.46

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