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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.08, 260.93 and 82.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.08, 260.93 and 82.65 is: 123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.08 : 260.93 = 82.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.08/260.93 = 82.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.08x = 260.93 × 82.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.08x = 21,567.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,567.05/174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.89

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