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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.89, 260.87 and 82.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.89, 260.87 and 82.53 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.89 : 260.87 = 82.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.89/260.87 = 82.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.89x = 260.87 × 82.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.89x = 21,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,529.60/173.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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