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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 260.52 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 260.52 and 82.44 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 260.52 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/260.52 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 260.52 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 21,477.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,477.27/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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