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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 260.75 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 260.75 and 82.66 is: 123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 260.75 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/260.75 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 260.75 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 21,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,553.60/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.91

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