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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.87, 260.85 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.87, 260.85 and 82.54 is: 123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.87 : 260.85 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.87/260.85 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.87x = 260.85 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.87x = 21,530.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,530.15/173.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.83

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