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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 260.63 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 260.63 and 82.48 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 260.63 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/260.63 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 260.63 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 21,495.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,495.70/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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