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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 260.75 and 82.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 260.75 and 82.51 is: 123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 260.75 = 82.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/260.75 = 82.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 260.75 × 82.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 21,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,514.04/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.73

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