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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.24, 261.30 and 82.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.24, 261.30 and 82.89 is: 124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.24 : 261.30 = 82.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.24/261.30 = 82.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.24x = 261.30 × 82.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.24x = 21,659.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,659.16/174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.31

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