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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.22, 261.16 and 82.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.22, 261.16 and 82.89 is: 124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.22 : 261.16 = 82.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.22/261.16 = 82.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.22x = 261.16 × 82.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.22x = 21,648.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,648.21/174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.26

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