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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.01, 260.66 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.01, 260.66 and 82.43 is: 123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.01 : 260.66 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.01/260.66 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.01x = 260.66 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.01x = 21,487.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,487.06/174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.48

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