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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 260.69 and 82.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 260.69 and 82.58 is: 123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 260.69 = 82.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/260.69 = 82.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 260.69 × 82.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 21,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,526.06/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.83

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