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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.77, 260.83 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.77, 260.83 and 82.54 is: 123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.77 : 260.83 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.77/260.83 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.77x = 260.83 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.77x = 21,528.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,528.91/173.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.89

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