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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 260.82 and 52.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 260.82 and 52.14 is: 78.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 260.82 = 52.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/260.82 = 52.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 260.82 × 52.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 13,599.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,599.15/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.19

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