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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.02, 261.09 and 82.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.02, 261.09 and 82.78 is: 124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.02 : 261.09 = 82.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.02/261.09 = 82.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.02x = 261.09 × 82.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.02x = 21,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,612.38/174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.20

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