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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 260.97 and 82.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 260.97 and 82.72 is: 124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 260.97 = 82.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/260.97 = 82.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 260.97 × 82.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 21,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,585.72/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.10

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