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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 260.97 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 260.97 and 82.68 is: 123.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 260.97 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/260.97 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 260.97 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 21,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,577.00/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.95

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