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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.79, 260.70 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.79, 260.70 and 82.44 is: 123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.79 : 260.70 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.79/260.70 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.79x = 260.70 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.79x = 21,492.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,492.11/173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.67

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