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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.06, 261.13 and 82.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.06, 261.13 and 82.75 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.06 : 261.13 = 82.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.06/261.13 = 82.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.06x = 261.13 × 82.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.06x = 21,608.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,608.51/174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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