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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.23, 260.97 and 83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.23, 260.97 and 83 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.23 : 260.97 = 83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.23/260.97 = 83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.23x = 260.97 × 83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.23x = 21,660.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660.51/174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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