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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.09, 261 and 82.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.09, 261 and 82.73 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.09 : 261 = 82.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.09/261 = 82.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.09x = 261 × 82.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.09x = 21,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,592.53/174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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